Chapter 185: Ordinary People
Is Zhang Shun considered an ordinary person?
There are one hundred Hamlets in the eyes of one hundred people, and there are one hundred Zhang Shun in the eyes of one hundred people.
According to Zhang Shun's own opinion, he doesn't believe the slightest bit of talk about being "naturally different" or "the right one". He feels that he is just an ordinary person.
The reason why I was able to achieve this achievement is that I made the right choice, apart from some mistakes.
However, in Song Xiance's eyes, this is the "real dragon" that he has been searching for for many years! Previously, Zhang Shun was a "hidden dragon, don't use it", just like a carp, he stayed in an ordinary village and made a living by farming.
As a result, time is also fate! This person turned into a dragon when encountering wind and rain. In just two years, he was able to control the wind and rain in the land of China and laid a huge foundation.
However, Zhang Shun not only did not become arrogant and extravagant because of this, but he was always vigilant and did not dare to slack off. This was the appearance of "seeing a dragon in the field". This further confirmed that the old Taoist priest would one day see Zhang Shun "flying in the sky".
"Confidence.
In Zhang Shenyan's eyes, Zhang Shun was originally a "cunning and despicable" person. But since he took refuge with Zhang Shun, Zhang Shun became a "cunning and despicable" person in the eyes of his enemies.
For Zhang Shenyan, it was tiring to have such a lord with his own tricks, but it was also very refreshing. Sometimes, he couldn't help but think to himself in private: If he were the one from the capital, he would use Zhang Shun's skills
That would be great!
For a veteran like Cao Wenzhao, Zhang Shun is definitely a headache. This guy doesn't seem to have much to offer, but he has an indescribable intuition about the battlefield.
This was how Cao Wenzhao led his troops in trying to cross the Yellow River, and now Chen Qiyu is trying to do a three-pronged attack.
Don't look at Pinghua novels, there are often famous generals who win with fewer troops. In fact, upon closer inspection, the gap in military strength between the two sides is not that terrible.
According to Cao Wenzhao's experience, when the difference in soldiers between the two sides exceeds 30%, it will be very difficult for the side with fewer soldiers to fight.
Governor Chen Qiyu commanded a total of 21,000 troops this time, which was equivalent to four times the strength of Zhang Shun's command. Not to mention the two sides engaged in field battles, even if Chen Qiyu took the opportunity to attack the city, he could basically surround the enemy with three times the strength.
condition.
As a general, Cao Wenzhao wanted to be on the winning side. Originally, the court still had loyalty to him to restrain him, but now Zhang Shunju has the banner of "Prince Fu" and has provoked a "controversy between legitimate concubines", so whether the court is still
Orthodoxy, Cao Wenzhao also wavered on this point.
The weight of this excuse gradually increased in Cao Wenzhao's mind: "Blessings were granted but not to Shun."
To be honest, when Zhang Shun heard that Cao Wenzhao was about to surrender, he immediately had dozens of thoughts in his mind. Regardless of whether it was true or not, Zhang Shun smiled and responded loudly: "I have always been thirsty for talents. If General Cao
If you bring everyone to surrender, I will definitely sweep the bed and wait for you, why don't you dare to say anything?"
In fact, Zhang Shun had already seen a dispute among the officers and soldiers from a distance, so he added fuel to the fire to see what happened to Cao Wenzhao.
When Mu Ziqiang and Zhang Quanchang heard this, their faces turned pale. The two men jumped up quickly, drew out the swords from their waists, and shouted loudly: "Cao Wenzhao wants to be a thief, all the troops will follow me to fight against the thief!"
Cao Wenzhao shook his head and ordered Cao Dingjiao to lead his left and right servants to surround the two men and their guards. Then he sighed: "Two general soldiers, we have been colleagues for many years. King Shun has always been benevolent and righteous, so why do you do this?"
Cao Wenzhao knew what these two people meant. In order to save the family, Mu Ziqiang and Zhang Quanchang were ready to kill themselves.
"It is better for one person to die than for the whole family to be killed!" Mu Ziqiang and Zhang Quanchang responded painfully, "General Cao is a man of great talent. You all should follow General Cao!"
"If someone succeeds in his or her career in the future, I hope that I can look after my old friend and take care of him. I will be satisfied!"
After saying this, Mu Ziqiang and Zhang Quanchang pounced forward, fell on the sword and spear of Cao Dingjiao's servant, and died holding the blade.
Since the commander-in-chief Mu Ziqiang and Zhang Quanchang were dead, Cao Wenzhao had no way to retreat. He pushed aside Cao Dingjiao and his servants and walked to the bodies of Mu Ziqiang and Zhang Quanchang. He saw that the two of them could only breathe in but not breathe out.
Already.
Cao Wenzhao reached out and gently applied it to the eyes of Mu Ziqiang and Zhang Quanchang, closing their glaring eyes. Cao Wenzhao, also known as Cao Dingjiao, killed the trembling supervisor with a knife.
Then he waved his cloak behind him, pushed the golden mountain, poured down the jade pillar, bowed his head and said: "His Royal Highness King Shun, now that Cao has killed the people who were restraining him, and has sincerely surrendered to the rebel army, please take him in!"
"Okay! Okay! Okay!" Zhang Shun had already seen it clearly from the other side and couldn't help but said with great joy, "General Cao abandoned the dark side and turned to the bright side. This is a great joy. Today I don't like to defeat Chen Qiyu and kill the imperial governor, but I am happy to win the general.
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"Where is Huang Shoucai? Send a boat quickly to help me cross the river. I will personally help General Cao up!"
Xiao Qinhu, Ma Yingniang and Zhang Sanbai were shocked when they heard this, and quickly admonished: "How can the general (lord) put himself in danger? If Cao Wenzhao is deceitful and waits for an opportunity to hijack the general, wouldn't he risk his own death?"
"Even if Cao Wenzhao does not take the opportunity to kidnap the general, if he takes the opportunity to enter the city and kill the general, the rebel army has been fighting for a long time and is already exhausted. How can they resist? The general (lord) please think twice before acting!"
Zhang Shun knew what they said was reasonable, but now the rebels and the officers and soldiers were suspicious of each other. If he wanted to truly surrender to this group of officers and soldiers, how could he win the trust of others if he didn't show some sincerity first?
Zhang Shun knew that there must be many people in history who were violently provoked when they were subduing surrendered generals and troops, and died before their ambitions were fulfilled. There were also many people who took the opportunity to establish their own status in one fell swoop and be one step ahead of other opponents.
The outcome depends firstly on one's ability and secondly on one's luck. Zhang Shun always felt that he had good luck and wanted to give it a try.
Not long after, Huang Shoucai personally led a ship to the shore to meet Zhang Shun. As soon as the two met, Huang Shoucai whispered: "Cao Wenzhao is a strong and fierce man, and he will never surrender. If my lord wants to go, you can still do it."
Please let Huang change into the lord's clothes. If Cao Wenzhao really launches an attack, Huang's death will not be a pity. At least, King Shun will be left to save the world!"
"My uncle absolutely cannot do such a thing!" Cao Bianjiao came over just in time. Hearing Huang Shoucai's words, he couldn't help but said angrily, "Please King Shun let the rebels tie me up. If my uncle has other intentions, please kill me."
I thank the world!"
Seeing that they were quarreling again, Zhang Shun smiled and said: "Cao Wenzhao is a famous general in the world. On the battlefield, you and I live and die. It is the right thing to do. But now that this person has surrendered to me, he will definitely not do this!"
"Brother Xiao, Ying Niang and Bianjiao, please wait a moment. Brother Wukong, Huang and I will come as soon as we go."
Although Zhang Shun said it lightly, in fact, he had already made some calculations in his heart. Ma Yingniang was the woman he admired so much that he could not be put in danger. Xiao Qinhu was his sworn brother. If there was any accident, he could calm it down.
Secondly, you can also find ways to save yourself.
Only Cao Bianjiao, as long as he doesn't cross the river, is a piece of fish on the chopping board, and he is not afraid of him escaping from his grasp!
As for those who follow him, Wukong is highly skilled in martial arts and can prevent Cao Wenzhao from suddenly attacking; Huang Shoucai has unparalleled water skills and can protect himself by jumping into a river to escape if he is trapped by officers and soldiers.
Chapter completed!